Supraspinatus Syndrome

Definition:
Shoulder impingement syndrome, also called painful arc syndrome, supraspinatus syndrome, swimmer's shoulder, and thrower's shoulder, is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage beneath the acromion. This can result in pain, weakness and loss of movement at the shoulder.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Shoulder pain
  • Pain with overhead reach
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Weakness in the shoulder
Causes
  • Bone spurs
  • Poor posture
  • Ligament thickening or calcification
  • Loss of rotator cuff function
  • Bursa thickening
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Shoulder stabilization strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening
Supraspinatus Syndrome Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • Swiss Ball Stretch
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Supraspinatus Syndrome Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog

Supraspinatus Syndrome Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers
  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds
  • Push Up Hand Fire